TipIt (formerly TipCalc) ver 1.0.1

adma84 · 01:03 PM

Important News!!! TipCalc has been submitted to Palm for inclusion into the official App store. The version from PreCentral will cease to work after September 15, 2009. However, TipCalc will initially be free in the official Palm store. I don't know when I will change the price to paid, but I wanted to let you all know that you WILL have the opportunity to get the App FOR FREE from the official store (with all future update being FREE, if you downloaded the original one for free). I hope there will be little lag time (if any) between the Precentral version expiring and the official inclusion into the App store, but I can't be too sure. Please PM me with any questions.

Make sure you download the App from the Precentral Homebrew App catalog.

update: Due to many fine suggestions and requests, here is version 1.0.1 of TipCalc. Please continue to send me suggestions, as I want TipCalc to be your calculator of choice. Please let me know also if you find any bugs. Please download the latest version! People continue to ask for features that my program already has (such as SPLITS)! Thanks

Donations would be helpful! Please donate what you feel compelled to give. You can of course use it for free, but if you like the app, your donations help me to continue to incorporate changes and increase functionality!

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Not to compete with the other fine tip calculator here, but I wanted something with a little less crowding on the screen, with a chance to play with some of the formatting.

My license is:

""This application is available for free until the App hits the official App Store, but cannot be redistributed, and the source code is not open source"

Of course I would appreciate any donations, but do not expect them. I want you to enjoy my App! Pm me if you would like to donate, though!

Changelog
v1.0.6 [8/22/09]
This version was all about incorporating my most requested features in to the app (besides a virtual keypad.) thank you for your loyal support everyone, keep sending my your feedback

Added Preferences Screen
You can now have tip calculated off of entire bill (subtotal + tax) or just off subtotal
You can now round based on the tip or round based on the total
Calculated Tax is always shown in the Tip Information Box
Major overhaul on the backend

v1.0.5 [8/20/09]

Fixed bug where the notifications had an error when rounding with a split bill
Changed the domain name. this will result in a second copy of Tipcalc on your phone. Simply function-tap the old app and delete the old one!

v1.0.4 [8/18/09]

Updated to include a banner notification when you round up or down. This alerts you to the percentage you ended up tipping.

v1.0.3 [8/14/09]

Minor Style Fixes
Removed the header to allow for more space
added about menu back in

v1.0.2 [8/09/09]

Fixed Text Entry so it's much cleaner
Fixed a Cookie issue for settings
Added Version Number to Header
Minor Speed Enhancement

v1.0.1 [8/08/09]

Added Absolute/Percent Tip Amount
App remembers tax amount and tip amounts
App is now fullscreen

v1.0.0 [7/29/09]

Added Exact Change, Round Up, Round Down Options
Removed bug where NaN would display with invalid input
Added Split Option
Speed Enhancements

v0.0.2 [7/27/09]

Autoformats periods if user does not enter
Minor Bug Fixes
Speed enhancements

v0.0.1[7/23/09]
Initial Release

trim81 · 07/23/2009, 05:28 PM

looks good and easy to use.. thanks

adma84 · 07/25/2009, 12:42 PM

has anyone actually tried this out yet? I would really love some feedback so I can make it better. the next version already autoformats the periods and fixes some bugs. would like to incorporate feedback before next release though. thanks! Adam

joshh347 · 07/28/2009, 02:47 AM

I definitely like the look of this tip calculator best but I think it certainly needs a bill splitter before I can download it. Just my opinion. Also, give suggested tips based on rounding to a specific total, or rounding the tip to an even number. I've seen an iPhone one that does this and its very nice!

adma84 · 07/28/2009, 05:32 AM

Josh, thanks for the feedback. I will try to figure out a clean way to add a bill splitter.

Kasracer · 07/28/2009, 08:19 AM

Also, why do you need a calculate button? Couldn't you just have it constantly calculate depending on input changes? Would make it a little easier / simpler.

adma84 · 07/28/2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kasracer

Also, why do you need a calculate button? Couldn't you just have it constantly calculate depending on input changes? Would make it a little easier / simpler.

Excellent Idea, this will allow for me add in a widget for the bill split.

adma84 · 07/29/2009, 07:09 PM

Thank you all for your comments and feedback. Version 1.0.0 was just released. Check the changelog for details.

CruiSin · 07/29/2009, 09:10 PM

Great job on rounding. I'd love to see an option for a palindrome. For example, a bill of 56.24would (depending on the tip %) could give a tip of 9.32, totaling 65.56, a palindrome (easy to spot on statements).

Check out tipTapp for a good example (I added it as an item in the launcher I liked it so much. Need to see it in an app)

FuManChuu · 07/29/2009, 09:17 PM

Love the function of the app... As I'm sure you know, while inputting data it looks a little weird, but its fine afterwords. Also, possibly a toggle to set a tip percentage instead of an amount?

adma84 · 07/29/2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuManChuu

Love the function of the app... As I'm sure you know, while inputting data it looks a little weird, but its fine afterwords. Also, possibly a toggle to set a tip percentage instead of an amount?

Do you mean a text entry for the tip so you can manually specify? The integer selector currently does allow you select the amount.

fareal · 07/29/2009, 09:38 PM

Interesting that the tax field is a dollar amount and not percentage. Not sure which way I like better.

bdgdl08 · 07/29/2009, 09:39 PM

The app looks great! I would, though, suggest a function to split the bill. I have seen other tip calc apps on other (iPhone) devices which enable more functions. Love the apps ability though.

adma84 · 07/29/2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fareal

Interesting that the tax field is a dollar amount and not percentage. Not sure which way I like better.

If you are traveling you may not know the percentage for the state you are in. Thus my rational (it's easy to read the tax amount off the bill)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdgdl08

The app looks great! I would, though, suggest a function to split the bill. I have seen other tip calc apps on other (iPhone) devices which enable more functions. Love the apps ability though.

Version 1.0.0 does include a Split function. Let me know if you are having trouble with it!

heat_fan1 · 07/29/2009, 10:10 PM

Very nice with 1.0. I like how you have the tax set up now; I don't even know the tax percent where I live! The one thing I would suggest is a way to save a default tip percent, peehaps in Preferences. That way I don't have to change it each time.

morningisbad · 07/29/2009, 10:36 PM

Default tax percent please

fareal · 07/29/2009, 10:39 PM

or option for tax percent or tax dollar amount

WildSioux · 07/29/2009, 10:50 PM

Adma84

Thanks for making this app. I have a suggestion...

- Option to change tax dollar/percentage.
- If possible_ make it so the number inputs (subtotal, tax) an be picked using finger. Just like how the tax percentage is.

adma84 · 07/29/2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morningisbad

Default tax percent please

Quote:

Originally Posted by fareal

or option for tax percent or tax dollar amount

I will add this on the next version. I haven't looked into cookies, yet, so I don't know if I will 'remember' a default value on the next version

un_designer · 07/29/2009, 11:18 PM

Nice app thx for making it

I think I ran into a bug. Try this:

1. Input an amount into the subtotal field, then in the tax field
2. Now click into the subtotal field and use shift-delete to delete the entire field

Expexted behavior: start typing in another amount using keyboard, which would be automatically in number-lock

Actual behavior: letters are entered instead of numbers, because number-lock isn't on.

07/23/2009, 04:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
adma84 Homebrew Developer Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 290 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 24 Thanked 23 Times in 13 Posts	TipIt (formerly TipCalc) ver 1.0.1 Important News!!! TipCalc has been submitted to Palm for inclusion into the official App store. The version from PreCentral will cease to work after September 15, 2009. However, TipCalc will initially be free in the official Palm store. I don't know when I will change the price to paid, but I wanted to let you all know that you WILL have the opportunity to get the App FOR FREE from the official store (with all future update being FREE, if you downloaded the original one for free). I hope there will be little lag time (if any) between the Precentral version expiring and the official inclusion into the App store, but I can't be too sure. Please PM me with any questions. Make sure you download the App from the Precentral Homebrew App catalog. update: Due to many fine suggestions and requests, here is version 1.0.1 of TipCalc. Please continue to send me suggestions, as I want TipCalc to be your calculator of choice. Please let me know also if you find any bugs. *Please download the latest version! People continue to ask for features that my program already has (such as SPLITS)!* Thanks Donations would be helpful! Please donate what you feel compelled to give. You can of course use it for free, but if you like the app, your donations help me to continue to incorporate changes and increase functionality! *** Not to compete with the other fine tip calculator here, but I wanted something with a little less crowding on the screen, with a chance to play with some of the formatting. My license is: ""This application is available for free until the App hits the official App Store, but cannot be redistributed, and the source code is not open source" Of course I would appreciate any donations, but do not expect them. I want you to enjoy my App! Pm me if you would like to donate, though! Changelog v1.0.6 [8/22/09] This version was all about incorporating my most requested features in to the app (besides a virtual keypad.) thank you for your loyal support everyone, keep sending my your feedback Added Preferences Screen You can now have tip calculated off of entire bill (subtotal + tax) or just off subtotal You can now round based on the tip or round based on the total Calculated Tax is always shown in the Tip Information Box Major overhaul on the backend v1.0.5 [8/20/09] Fixed bug where the notifications had an error when rounding with a split bill Changed the domain name. this will result in a second copy of Tipcalc on your phone. Simply function-tap the old app and delete the old one!** v1.0.4 [8/18/09] Updated to include a banner notification when you round up or down. This alerts you to the percentage you ended up tipping. v1.0.3 [8/14/09] Minor Style Fixes Removed the header to allow for more space added about menu back in v1.0.2 [8/09/09] Fixed Text Entry so it's much cleaner Fixed a Cookie issue for settings Added Version Number to Header Minor Speed Enhancement v1.0.1 [8/08/09] Added Absolute/Percent Tip Amount App remembers tax amount and tip amounts App is now fullscreen v1.0.0 [7/29/09] Added Exact Change, Round Up, Round Down Options Removed bug where NaN would display with invalid input Added Split Option Speed Enhancements v0.0.2 [7/27/09] Autoformats periods if user does not enter Minor Bug Fixes Speed enhancements v0.0.1[7/23/09] Initial Release Last edited by palandri; 09/11/2009 at 01:03 PM.
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07/23/2009, 05:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
trim81 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 626, Los Angeles Posts: 2,726 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 381 Thanked 197 Times in 129 Posts	looks good and easy to use.. thanks
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07/25/2009, 12:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
adma84 Homebrew Developer Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 290 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 24 Thanked 23 Times in 13 Posts	has anyone actually tried this out yet? I would really love some feedback so I can make it better. the next version already autoformats the periods and fixes some bugs. would like to incorporate feedback before next release though. thanks! Adam
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07/28/2009, 02:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
joshh347 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 43 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I definitely like the look of this tip calculator best but I think it certainly needs a bill splitter before I can download it. Just my opinion. Also, give suggested tips based on rounding to a specific total, or rounding the tip to an even number. I've seen an iPhone one that does this and its very nice! __________________ Palm Pre Wallpapers Free backgrounds for your Palm Pre! Pick from hundreds of beautiful and artistic pictures to show off your new Pre! Follow me on Twitter: @joshh347
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07/28/2009, 05:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
adma84 Homebrew Developer Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 290 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 24 Thanked 23 Times in 13 Posts	Josh, thanks for the feedback. I will try to figure out a clean way to add a bill splitter.
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07/28/2009, 08:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kasracer Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 889 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 363 Thanked 76 Times in 47 Posts	Also, why do you need a calculate button? Couldn't you just have it constantly calculate depending on input changes? Would make it a little easier / simpler.
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07/29/2009, 07:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
adma84 Homebrew Developer Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 290 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 24 Thanked 23 Times in 13 Posts	Thank you all for your comments and feedback. Version 1.0.0 was just released. Check the changelog for details.
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07/29/2009, 09:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
CruiSin Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 20 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Great job on rounding. I'd love to see an option for a palindrome. For example, a bill of 56.24would (depending on the tip %) could give a tip of 9.32, totaling 65.56, a palindrome (easy to spot on statements). Check out tipTapp for a good example (I added it as an item in the launcher I liked it so much. Need to see it in an app)
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07/29/2009, 09:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
FuManChuu Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 479 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 10 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Love the function of the app... As I'm sure you know, while inputting data it looks a little weird, but its fine afterwords. Also, possibly a toggle to set a tip percentage instead of an amount? __________________ Just waiting for the day my Pre has contacts grouping, and a "speed dial" for text messaging
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07/29/2009, 09:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
fareal Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 263 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 16 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Interesting that the tax field is a dollar amount and not percentage. Not sure which way I like better.
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07/29/2009, 09:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
bdgdl08 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 151 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	The app looks great! I would, though, suggest a function to split the bill. I have seen other tip calc apps on other (iPhone) devices which enable more functions. Love the apps ability though.
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07/29/2009, 10:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
heat_fan1 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Very nice with 1.0. I like how you have the tax set up now; I don't even know the tax percent where I live! The one thing I would suggest is a way to save a default tip percent, peehaps in Preferences. That way I don't have to change it each time.
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07/29/2009, 10:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
morningisbad Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 126 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 40 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Default tax percent please
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07/29/2009, 10:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
fareal Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 263 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 16 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	or option for tax percent or tax dollar amount
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07/29/2009, 10:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
WildSioux Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 125 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Adma84 Thanks for making this app. I have a suggestion... - Option to change tax dollar/percentage. - If possible_ make it so the number inputs (subtotal, tax) an be picked using finger. Just like how the tax percentage is.
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07/29/2009, 11:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
un_designer Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,142 Likes Received: 49 Thanks: 151 Thanked 286 Times in 147 Posts	Nice app thx for making it I think I ran into a bug. Try this: 1. Input an amount into the subtotal field, then in the tax field 2. Now click into the subtotal field and use shift-delete to delete the entire field Expexted behavior: start typing in another amount using keyboard, which would be automatically in number-lock Actual behavior: letters are entered instead of numbers, because number-lock isn't on.
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